TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Doctorate Of Science
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	10
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Gain problem solving ability. 2) Know and use concepts about recombinant DNA technology and genetic engineering. 3) Gain knowledge about application areas of biotechnology and bioethics. 4) Gain ability to make a connection between biotechnology and biomedical engineering and use this knowlegdge in biomedical engineering field. 5) Reinforce theoretical knowledge and application.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	None
COURSE DEFINITION	Within the scope of this course; Cell engineering, tissue engineering, protein engineering, smart polymers, nanotechnology, artificial kidney, artificial heart, gene therapy, liver support systems, bioaffinity chromatography, extracorporeal therapy, biochips, molecular imaging techniques, artificial skin and artificial blood are covered.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Definition-History of Biotechnology 2nd Week Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology 3rd Week Genetic engineering and recombinant DNA technology 4th Week Gene transfer mechanisms in bacteria 5th Week Gene transfer into plant and animal cells 6th Week Plant cell and tissue culture 7th Week Animal cell and tissue culture 8th Week MIDTERM 9th Week Biotechnology applications: Agricultural biotechnology 10th Week medical biotechnology 11th Week industrial biotechnology 12th Week environmental biotechnology 13th Week food biotechnology 14th Week Biotechnology and ethics
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Biotechnology An Introduction S. Ignacimuthi, ISBN- 13 : 978-1842657546 Biotechnology for Biomedical Applications, Bronzino, ISBN : 0849318114
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Presentation,Discussion
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 40 Quiz 5 15 Total(%) 55 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 55 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 45 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1,5 1,5 Preparation for Quiz 5 10 50 Individual or group work Preparation for Final exam 1 18 18 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 12 12 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam 1 1,5 1,5 Homework 1 12 12 Total Workload 137 Total Workload / 30 4,56 ECTS Credits of the Course 10
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No